delayed speech
Americannoun
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I was probably about 2 or 3 then, just trying to blab, because the early nurses I had when I was a kid had said that I had delayed speech or something called “selective mutism.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025
"By implementing effective screening tools, we can make a big difference in giving children with delayed speech and language development the support they need," says researcher Anton Dahlberg.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024
As a toddler, he avoided eye contact, had delayed speech and fixated on specific toys — all typical traits of autism.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022
More than 90% of teachers surveyed by Save the Children said children who start primary one with delayed speech and language skills can fall behind.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2016
When Daysi Perdomo came to the United States at 7, she could barely speak, her delayed speech owing to a hearing impairment.
From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2015
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